Latpanchar | Offbeat North Bengal | Birder's Den

#Latpanchar is located in #Mahananda wildlife sanctuary & is home to a variety of bird life. only 2 hours away from Siliguri, this calm hamlet can be a good weekend destination along with Ahaldara & Sittong.
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[@ambikabasnet184]

Thank you so much for the lovely video of our beautiful latpanchar 🙏.and yes a beautiful message too..Much appreciated

[@ArijitSen]

You are so welcome. thanks

[@udaychandradhuri8087]

Nice commentary and excellent photos, enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ArijitSen]

Welcome

[@asinha4528]

beautiful place, beautiful presentation, Love your video, and at 12:40 your message

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@tandraghosh1682]

Great.i just loved it.the filmography,editing just awesome

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks a ton

[@asinha4528]

You said it !😊

[@swikritithapa7272]

thank you for making this video Its my birth place and even though I was brought up in siliguri and live in siliguri, every vacation I find myself living in Latpanchar. And to this date, I still get amazed, my calming place and I stay with my family so that's a bonus point I guess. I need to capture some moments too

[@ArijitSen]

I have already visited the place thrice, and wish to visit again. One of the best pristine destinations for wildlife and nature lovers. Will take my daughter there when she comes of age.

[@sourayanbiswas4591]

I have never seen such a wide collection of bird pix in other Latpanchar videos. Excellent work.

[@ArijitSen]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kiranwadher]

Very beutifull and nicely captured. very helpful and will visit this place soon... so tempting

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@asheslimbu6304]

Wow. Thank you for such beautiful pictures of different varieties of birds, and by 9' clock, yes every village in the hills sleeps.

[@ArijitSen]

Many thanks

[@pixelspeaksphotography1761]

Nice information

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@ExtremelyKolkata]

Lovely brother, wonderful vlog. Cheers🍻

[@ArijitSen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shrutijadhav9688]

Good 👍🏻 very nice vdo. Loved it

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@anindyasircar]

Splendid video

[@ArijitSen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JyothishNelson]

Nice documentation and lovely content

[@ArijitSen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arindam053]

Amazing video

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@apurbaghosh5046]

I get the "bald & bankrupt" feel while watching your videos. Keep it up. Just became a fan !!!

[@ArijitSen]

Welcome aboard!

[@abhirai6124]

Nice view and Vlog.. I support you. Make more cool meaning ful travel videos

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks boss..glad you liked it.

[@subhambhattacharya7368]

Nice click especially blue bearded bee eater and verditer

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@denlepcha919]

Thank you for covering and beautiful content our village🙏❤

[@ArijitSen]

Our pleasure!

[@gabrozario]

Amazing captures. And you did a good job educating us about the simple lives of the natives and how much we should respect that. When I was there, I have seen people make merry till late in the night which is not a good practice. You keep it up.

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks a ton

[@AnandKumarnullRA]

Wow amazing work👌

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks

[@tusharroy9976]

Wonderful ! 👌

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks

[@shatadruroychowdhury13]

Loved the video...very informative and gave an insight into the hills and its beautiful birdlife..

[@ArijitSen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aparajitadutta8467]

Excellent... When did you visit?

[@ArijitSen]

2016+2018+2019

[@FollowThomas]

This looks like an amazing area for birding and hiking. Nice 👍

[@ArijitSen]

Yes it is...the biodiversity present here is fantastic which attracts a host of birds and butterflies

[@itookallthenames]

11:06 sound of a hornbills wings I miss that

[@ArijitSen]

yes . same here

[@happybirding]

love this video

[@ArijitSen]

thanks

[@BiswajitSarkar-lp6yd]

Wonderful place, amazing video. Please do favour by giving the information of the home stay , ie phone no and price per day

[@ArijitSen]

padam gurung 8926015477. Thanks

[@Sudipto.B]

Lovely video... One thing to ask. I saw you used Nikon D850. I like to know about the lens. 200-500??

[@ArijitSen]

Tamron 150-600

[@tanukachatterjee5658]

Latpanchor theke birding korar jonne gari ki nitei hobe?? Ar mahananda te jabar best time ki morning e??

[@ArijitSen]

Mahananda dike jodi Jan tahole gari korte hoy karon village theke distance ta onekta...morning and late afternoon is best

[@MrHandKman]

You visit so many beautiful places. I would like to go, but the p andemi locks me down.

[@ArijitSen]

Yes sir..hope this pandemic gets over soon. Wish you good health

[@MrHandKman]

@@ArijitSen Thank you. You too.

[@diyachatterjee5822]

You've put together an amazing video! Love the narration. So engaging and interesting!! Would love to get answers to a few questions: 1. For bird-watching, how much would a guide charge? 2. Is March a good time to spot birds? 3. Is the place safe for solo female travel? 4. Is it worthwhile to visit Latpanchar for a day/two even if I'm not planning to bird watch? Thank you!!

[@ArijitSen]

Glad you enjoyed watching 1. they will charge around 400 per trip. (morning & evening separate) 2. Apr-May is a good time as it is the mating season and male birds can be seen in their best plummage. also the activity is increased. in other seasons also activity is there but the colourful plummage of the male birds fades away as one gets far from the Apr-May season. Activity time for all season is - sunrise to 8am and 3pm to 30min before sunset 3. Yes it is safe. u will get good homestays ( i prefer staying at Padam Gurung's - Hornbill nest/ Broadbill nest). If u need the contacts i will share it. 4. besides bird watching other activities will include going to Ahaldara viewpoint (360 deg view - i have a video on it- 15mins by car - u need to reach early), just staring at Gajoldoba valley from the balcony at latpanchar, nature hikes to lower Mahananda & upper Sittong (Ahaldara, Namthing Pokhri - 15mins by car or 2hr uphill oneway, 1 hr downhill oneway), playing guitar with Parag (padam ji's son) & meditating/ doing nothing.

[@diyachatterjee5822]

@@ArijitSen my plan to visit Latpanchar looks good after reading your response. Thank you! The information's going to help me immensely. Especially the bit about just staring/doing nothing! P.S. Your video deserves more likes. All the best 🥂

[@ArijitSen]

I think there are many people, who like this video so much that they are pressing the "like" button twice. :P FYI, if u need Parag Gurung - 7908911251 Padam Gurung - 94759 59974

[@arindam053]

Who was the Guide dada? Was it Padam Gurung?

[@ArijitSen]

he was Suraj on one day & I also went with Padam on another day.

[@shubhramukherjee5773]

Is the person with you guide or driver?

[@ArijitSen]

Guide...Suraj

[@endlesssunday8877]

Wow what a wonderful explanation at last respect your thoughts of our society sir 🙏... Overall I loved your Vlog sir marvellous I also tried to make a small videos of this areas if you wish you can check mine too ... I loved you content sir 🌹🌹❤️❤️

[@ArijitSen]

Thanks brother. Beyond just traveling and birding it is important to pay attention to conservation and respect for the local society which most of the travellers tend to forget.. that's why I try to pass on the message as far as possible.

[@endlesssunday8877]

@@ArijitSen that’s we call the conclusion of our story what we learned, got to see and the new experience that’s what we call a Vlog and a traveler story keep rocking sir 🙏🙌god bless you 🌹